See Alaska in style aboard Silversea Cruises
Landscapes and Luxury See Alaska in style aboard Silversea Cruises. By Judi Cuervo Click. “Darn.” Click. “Darn.” Click. “Darn!” Whales are not like people. They don’t assemble and pose. Even on the “sports” setting of my camera, an enviable shot of a whale’s fluke — that two-lo
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 27, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 20, 2015 Cunard will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth with a special black-tie Big Band Ball on October 3. The evening will begin with a commemorative menu at a black-tie gala dinner. Then there will be tributes to swing and jazz, performed by a
The Judi’s Choice Awards – It’s time we recognized the little things that make cruising great.
Monday Mantra And the winner is…And the winner is…And the winner is…. The Judi’s Choice Awards It’s time we recognized the little things that make cruising great. We all love Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Readers’ Choice Awards,” those annual, prestigious honors that are determined e
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 20, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 20, 2015 Princess Cruises debuted a new cocktail created by Ted Lange, who played red-jacketed bartender Isaac on The Love Boat. Guests can now order up “The Isaac,” which is made with white rum and red pomegranate syrup, two pineapple leaves (a tribu
Five Faves: How Suite It Is! Five Amazing Accommodations aboard Seven Seas Explorer
Porthole‘s Five Faves How Suite It Is! Five Amazing Accommodations aboard Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed details on all 10 categories of suites that will be featured aboard Seven Seas Explorer when the 750-guest all-suite ship debuts in the summer of 2016. (The sh
Dramatic names for new Seabourn ships – Cruise News — Jan. 30, 2015
Dramatic names for new Seabourn ships Cruise News — Jan. 30, 2015 The two new 604-passenger Seabourn ships coming in late 2016 and spring 2018, respectively, now have names — with a theatrical twist. They will be Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation. Applause, please. The line also revealed new
Celebrity’s new suite-class restaurant revealed – Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015
Celebrity’s new suite-class restaurant revealed Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015 Celebrity Cruises has revealed the name, menu, and a first look at the new exclusive dining experience the line is creating for passengers in suites — part of a setup that gives higher-end guests a more luxurious,
Silversea adds perks to Med season – Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015
Silversea adds perks to Med season Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015 Book passage in the Mediterranean this summer on ultra-luxury line Silversea and take advantage of an offer of complimentary shore excursions and Wi-Fi. The deal applies to all 52 of the line’s Mediterranean cruises this year. &#
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 23, 2015
Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] Tauck is looking to attract solo trave
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 23, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 23, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Explorer reached a construction milestone this week. The keel was laid at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa for the “most luxurious ship ever built,” with its $5,000-per-person, per-night Regent Sui
Windstar expands fleet by two – Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015
Windstar expands fleet by two Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015 Windstar Cruises will officially expands its fleet from four ships to six in May with the addition of two 212-passenger luxury ships that previously sailed for Seabourn. Windstar takes possession of the first Seabourn ship on April 15, 20
New Regent ship to feature $10,000-per-night suite – Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015
New Regent ship to feature $10,000-per-night suite Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015 For cruisers who demand the very best, Regent Seven Seas Cruises says the opulent, 3,875-square-foot suite on the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer will be the most luxurious cruise ship suite ever. The price tag matche
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 9, 2015
Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 9, 2015 When Uniworld’s S.S. Maria Theresa debuts in late March, the river ship will have a royal sendoff. The ship’s godmother will be Princess Anita von Hohenberg, a direct descendent of Maria Theresa of the power
Catch the Wave… It’s time for great cruise deals — and difficult cruise choices!
Monday Mantra It’s Wave Season!…It’s Wave Season!…It’s Wave Season! Catch the Wave It’s time for great deals — and difficult choices! In the travel industry, January marks the beginning of Wave Season, a time when cruise lines traditionally offer their best deals of the year. W
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 2, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] Save up
Five Faves: New Ships, New Trips – Cruise Year’s Resolutions
Five Faves New Ships, New Trips Five Cruises to Consider in 2015 A new year brings a sense of excitement. New opportunities on the horizon. New hopes and dreams.… And new cruise possibilities! Why not make 2015 the year to try something different in the vast world of cruising? Whether it’s aboar
Improve your Selfie
Improve Your Selfie Why not return from your next cruise an even better you? By Theresa Norton Masek Tell someone you’re going on a cruise and they might joke about the 10 pounds you’ll gain. Maybe that was true back in the day (heck, it’s still true for some of us!), but we also know [&hellip
Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News
Five Faves Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News A fond look back at the year’s top cruise trends. New ships Norwegian Getaway, Regal Princess, and “smart ship” Quantum of the Seas, plus dozens of new river ships — including from Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Uniw
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Fans of microbrews will find a lot to like on Crystal Cruises’ latest craft beer-themed cruise aboard Crystal Serenity. The 14-day cruise, embarking New Orleans on November 22, 2016, will feature special presentations from brewing expert
Cabin Fever. From poky inside staterooms to the luxury of a doorbell, there’s no place like your home on board.…
Monday Mantra Cabin sweet cabin…Cabin sweet cabin….Cabin sweet cabin… Cabin Fever From poky inside staterooms to the luxury of a doorbell, there’s no place like your home on board.… From yesteryear’s humble inside upper and lower, I have risen phoenix-like to the extravagance of spacious
